Michigan Books

I really enjoyed reading Ms.Doenges' book.
I thought it a gritty, gutsy,honest and strong novel, but there was a gentleness, too, a patience that wrapped itself around me as I read it. A feeling behind it that said "All things will unfold in time."
Robin,unlike so many teenagers,works her way patiently to satisfy her desires and thus remains true to herself always;and strong, perhaps the most stable character in the book.
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World sparkles with wit, each character a precious jewel.

The late Mac Frimodig was a lifelong resident of the Copper Country and a good friend & neighbor of my own relatives in Laurium, Mich.; he knew his stuff.

He'll always be remembered as a great fan of the Upper Peninsula and enthusiastic promoter of U.P. culture & tourism.

Thus, they couldn't have picked a better man for this job, the result being a fascinating, folksy collage of articles about livin' "Up Nort," from making hot pasties to coping with cold winters.

This is the only mountain biking guidebook that I could find that covers the entire state of Michigan. An excellent resource.

The book is well written, concise with lots of information and desrpiption on each trail reviewed. Very complete trail book for northern Lower Michigan with great maps. It gives you the useful information you need to evaluate trail to see if it's something you want to do. You won't get lost with this book or make the one choice on level of trail you want to try.

The most important part of this book is its completeness. Once you own it, you'll never get bored because of lack of trails to go on. It's very complete, giving you maps of the area, general difficulty, and things to watch out for when on the trails. The only thing they seem to fail to mention is the nearest hospital for some of the more extreme ones.

They don't get a lot of the orth Country Trail on here, so if you want that get the book on the northern trails of Michigan.

Good luck and good biking!

Michigan State University, on the banks of the Red Cedar River, is home to a number of unique buildings built in the Gothic style, along with beautifully landscaped gardens and wooded preserves.

From the book's description:

"Since its founding in 1855, Michigan State University has emerged from its modest "oak opening" in the wilderness to become a large campus park. This story reflects the commitment of campus leaders since the nineteenth century to develop MSU as a beautiful and educational public resource, as well as a demonstration model, befitting the premier land-grant institution in the United States.

From early landscape gardeners influenced by Ossian Simonds and the nationally known Olmsted Brothers, to the vision of President John Hannah, the consistent intent has been to interrelate architecture and the campus park. The result is a campus whose development reflects major trends in American architecture and whose contributors include local, regional, and nationally known architectural firms. In The MSU Campus--Buildings, Places, Spaces, two Michigan State University professors provide a history and way of seeing the campus by offering eight areas to explore.

Each area includes selected historical sites or markers, public art, and natural locations that complement more than one hundred extant buildings, complete with individual stylistic and historical descriptions and photographs. Historical facts about Michigan State University, suggestions for further reading, and an ample glossary of architectural terms make this book a resource for anyone who is interested in Michigan State University, art and architectural history, Michigan history, and visual culture.

The book will continue to serve as a documentary reminder of MSU's heritage and vital institutional future long after the 2005 sesquicentennial."

Written by two veteran MSU staffers (Linda O. Stanford, Professor of Art and Art History, and C. Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the Michigan State University Museum), MSU Campus: Buildings, Places, Spaces includes black and white photographs of nearly every building and site on campus (including former buildings such as the original Wells Hall dormitory, which burned down), along with descriptions and facts. An excellent guide for prospective students and fond MSU alumni alike.

The Michigan testing system is rigorous. It suggests that you be competent in many fields, which can be a lot to study. The publisher has narrowed down the fields by researching only the areas MI requires. This means more efficient studying for you!

This study guide is well-researched and an excellent reference for aspiring teachers as they prepare for certification. The book is aligned to Michigan's outlined guidelines for elementary educators, and it provides specific information for the skills creating each competency. Written by teachers, this practical guide covers the basics of elementary subjects including Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, and the Arts. Whether used for a new teacher just entering the classroom or as a reference during your teaching career, this book is a must-have for teachers!

The practical, well-researched information provided is up-to date with the current standards specifically assessed on the MTTC Reading 05. Jam packed with the nuts and bolts of reading instruction, this study guide will not only leave you prepared for the MTTC Reading exam, but will make you a better reading teacher! If you like this book, you might also be interested in MTTC Elementary Education 83.

My mom was born in working class Detroit, shortly after the period coved by this book. It literally made her cry. I will bring back lots of memories for natives and give a new generation a glimpse into what life was like for inner city dwellers during this important part of Detroit's history. This book fills a great void. So much of Michigan history is focused on the auto industry, the lakefront or the fashionable "Pointes". This book addresses the visual history of Detroit from the working class point of view. Great factories dominated the landscape. This book finds beauty and passion in the grit.Not only great for Detroit natives, any student of inner city history will enjoy this book. The photographs are beautifully produced and the narrative is well written. The authors' familiarity and great research shine through. This book is a "must" for anyone interested in urban studies, photography and history.